The SDI Assessment The SDI Assessment

The Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI)

Discover how motivation and conflict styles influence performance, relationships, and organizational culture.

The Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI) is more than a personality test — it’s a scientifically grounded tool that reveals the why behind behavior, especially under stress. Used by top organizations around the world, SDI helps leaders and teams communicate more effectively, resolve conflict faster, and unlock lasting engagement.

The SDI is offered by Crucial Learning. The Three Drivers is a Licensed Partner and able to help your organization get the most out of this powerful tool.

Why SDI?

  • 🧭 Motivation-Focused: Understand what drives people when things are going well — and what changes under pressure.

  • 🧠 Conflict-Ready: Learn how each team member responds to conflict, and how to move through it without lingering damage.

  • 🤝 Relationship-Based: Build trust and collaboration by appreciating different values and communication styles.

  • 📈 Performance-Aligned: Align individual motives with team goals and business outcomes.

  • 💡 Powered by Smart Tech: SDI’s dynamic digital platform makes it easy to explore your motives — and compare them with others’.
    → See exactly where you align, where you differ, and how to work better together.

Perfect For

  • Team offsites

  • New leader development

  • Resolving interpersonal friction

  • Boosting team trust and cohesion

  • Crafting a consistent culture

How It Works

  1. Take the Assessment – 20–30 minutes online

  2. Get Your Report – Color-coded insights into your motives and conflict responses

  3. Apply What You Learn – Use your profile to improve communication, reduce friction, and lead more effectively

  4. Team Workshop (optional) – Facilitate a deeper dive with your group to build lasting alignment